ETF Portfolio Blueprint

Canadian ETF Portfolios

The Pure-Play Canadian Bank Monthly Income Portfolio

This concentrated allocation provides yield-focused exposure to Canadian bank stocks using leverage, covered calls, and limited recourse capital notes.

The Hybrid Warfare Canadian ETF Portfolio

This ETF combo pairs traditional defense contractors with cybersecurity firms to capture both the physical and digital fronts of modern hybrid warfare.

The World War 3 Hedged Canadian ETF Portfolio

Here’s an ETF combo I think could do well if all hell broke loose, assuming you aren’t drafted.

The North American Dividend Growth ETF Portfolio (1.25x Leveraged Edition)

By applying conservative leverage to high-quality U.S. and Canadian dividend growers, this ETF portfolio aims to scale income and returns while retaining eligibility for registered accounts.

The Tax-Efficient Anti-Inflation ETF Portfolio for Canadian Investors

This satellite portfolio uses two TSX listed sector ETFs to capture inflation-linked demand in a tax-efficient manner via exposure to core natural resource equities.

The Anti-Debasement ETF Portfolio (Canadian Investor Edition)

This portfolio combines real estate, energy infrastructure, gold, and Bitcoin ETFs available to Canadian investors to help protect purchasing power from inflation and currency devaluation.

The Vanguard North America Dividend Yield & Growth ETF Portfolio

This portfolio holds two low-cost Vanguard high-yield and dividend growth ETFs to provide exposure across U.S. and Canadian equity markets.

The BMO Real Assets ETF Portfolio for Canadian Investors

This portfolio combines three BMO ETFs for exposure to infrastructure, real estate, and gold.

The Global X Canada Tax-Efficient ETF Portfolio for Non-Registered Accounts

This portfolio uses three swap-based index ETFs to eliminate taxable distributions entirely.

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How to Invest in Agriculture Using Canadian ETFs

Both of these thematic ETFs target a less appreciated, yet vital aspect of the global economy.

How to Invest in SpaceX Pre-IPO Via ETFs

These ETFs contain allocations to SpaceX either directly or via SPVs, but charge higher fees.

The Hybrid Warfare Canadian ETF Portfolio

This ETF combo pairs traditional defense contractors with cybersecurity firms to capture both the physical and digital fronts of modern hybrid warfare.

The Swiss Safe Haven ETF Portfolio

This unorthodox combo of two country-specific ETFs could provide investors with a less volatile way to participate in equity market returns without using derivatives.

Two Put-Selling Income ETFs Canadian Investors Should Know About

These alternative ETFs do the opposite of covered calls to generate above-average yields.

Why I Prefer This Low-Risk, Monthly Income Treasury Bill ETF Over Money Market Funds

TBIL ticks all the boxes for what an ETF should be in 2026: affordable, simple, and transparent.

Why I Dislike the iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF (XEG)

This Canadian energy ETF has sizable AUM and a long track record, but the index methodology is nonsensical and the fee is atrociously high. Here’s what I would personally invest in instead.

Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (VT) Review

I think a low-cost, globally diversified index ETF like VT perfectly captures the best aspects of John Bogle’s investment philosophy and legacy.

United States Oil Fund LP (USO): Read This Article Before Investing!

Supply-side shocks thanks to Strait of Hormuz’s closure has led to a violent spike in oil prices, but retail investors should exercise caution before buying ETFs like USO.

Canadian Investors: Avoid U.S. Market Concentration Risk with These Equal-Weighted ETFs

Market-cap weighted U.S. equity index ETFs are disproportionately concentrated in a handful of mega-cap tech stocks. These two equal-weight ETFs can be an appealing alternative for Canadian investors.